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  1. J

    Allison replacement quote question

    Not that he needs my endorsement, but at that price, Brad is including more hardware goodies than anyone I found in my region. If OP can find someone comparable to Brad (quality of work and expertise) doing that grade of build at similar price in his area, he'd be foolish not to consider. Brad...
  2. J

    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    Unfortunately, RA presently is out of stock. Summit got verification from Cardone 97-8418GB would/should be a six bolt box, but out of stock until July. Perhaps the bottom line is that the 97-8418GBS (available) is a new four bolt smiley face box, 97-8418GB (not shown in stock anywhere...
  3. J

    Allison replacement quote question

    I'm no trans builder, but I did just go through this myself. Some shops only remove and replace. So you're paying book time, 9.5 hours, $200 for ATF, plus the markup/shipping on a trans that comes from a builder on a skid. A local shop quoted almost $11k for a Revmax, installed. A local...
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    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    I don't really mind buying another pitman arm if I have a good box to put it on. Moog HDs are $60 in 3 or 4 spline and do the job fine. The four bolt 2007.5-2010 style gears (yes, plural) I have received (Modulus 97-8414) don't look reman. The paint job is pretty shoddy but the sector and...
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    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    Thanks for verifying. The 97-8418 seems mostly out of stock right now across the US. Summit. Rock Auto. NAPA. Federated. Amazon has a few. Two have shown up as four bolt boxes, which is why I asked. Thank you for verifying. I'm giving up after the third. It seems the 97-8418 six bolt...
  6. J

    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    To be clear, it was Cardone 978418GB or some other? Cardone has different boxes that they list for 01-07 and 07-10. Want to make sure we are talking about the same.
  7. J

    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    Brad, have you gotten a six bolt box from RA recently? My Amazon order this week yielded a 2007-2010 style four bolt box from Cardone/Modulus. According to Fisher, the S stands for suoerceded.
  8. J

    01-10 Steering - Saginaw gear experts - What are reasonable expectations?

    As an update, I've ordered the Cardone 97-8418, new box. If it doesn't have slop in it, it'll go on the truck. If it lasts, great. If it doesn't last, I'll have my redhead to send to a rebuilder. I took a quick look at ebay. Low mileage hummer h2 boxes that still have the gm factory...
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    01-10 Steering - Saginaw gear experts - What are reasonable expectations?

    James, thanks for riding along on my excessively long rant. I put a dial indicator on the bottom of the sector shaft. Under light hand pressure on the steering wheel (engine off) I see 0.012" lateral movement. Firm pressure gets 0.035". I'm sure with power steering that box sees substantial...
  10. J

    01-10 Steering - Saginaw gear experts - What are reasonable expectations?

    James, Since you have experience with them, if I was to drop coin on a Minh rebuild, can I expect it to hold its precision as well or better than what a brand new OE box would do? I'm assuming he has the ability to replace internals that are worn (sector, worm, nut) rather than just try to...
  11. J

    01-10 Steering - Saginaw gear experts - What are reasonable expectations?

    The 21 page thread reflected a few folks buying the cheaper, china 6 bolt boxes. Is $360 for the Cardone/Modulus a bad move? Are they junk? No core return. 10 year warranty if I buy from Summit by getting them to pricematch Amazon. $520 if I want a local vatozone lifetime warranty or $740...
  12. J

    01-10 Steering - Saginaw gear experts - What are reasonable expectations?

    Thanks Chevy. I guess my hope was: 1) "John, you've over tightened your box. Loosen it up and the hydraulic side will return to happiness." 2) "John, you're on the right track. Tighten more." 3) "John, 2" of play is about right at the wheel. This is not a modern R&P car. Loosen the box...
  13. J

    01-10 Steering - Saginaw gear experts - What are reasonable expectations?

    It has been a thought of mine to have it aligned and ask for more caster. Truck is at factory z-height. No cranking. Trailer is a fifth wheel and I use airbags to keep rear sag to about 1 inch, just enough to get overload engagement. I read the 21 page steering box thread and concluded the...
  14. J

    LBZ Fan Clutch

    FWIW, we towed last weekend. One of those days was fairly warm. I will say the temperature seemed really stable when towing, right at 191-193 on the digital gauge in traffic and rolling hills. Never enough to engage the fan clutch. It may be some time before we tow in significant terrain...
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    01-10 Steering - Saginaw gear experts - What are reasonable expectations?

    The short: As long as I've had the truck (just over a year) I've been trying to improve the steering. It was one of the reasons my father got rid of the truck and opted for a new one. The lane wandering makes it more effort to drive than our two daily drivers (rack and pinion) which leads to...
  16. J

    LBZ Fan Clutch

    I borrowed a tool similar to that from the parts store, along with the required 48mm clutch wrench. I just stuck two short bolts into the pin holes and grabbed those with the hooks. I couldn't pull hard enough on my improvised pins to get anywhere, but I was able to brace it against the AC...
  17. J

    LBZ Fan Clutch

    My hands are still healing. FYI, if you order a brand new GM wagon wheel, the spokes are razor blades on all the edges. If I ever have it out again, I will go over it with sandpaper. I'll also slot the lower two mounting holes. I might even consider loctite to hold the bolts in place...
  18. J

    LBZ Fan Clutch

    Thank you for your take on the shroud flaps. Keeping the flaps folded back during install was a challenge, but logic said that would be the more functional arrangement. My radiator is clean, externally at least. I would have a hard time cutting fins out of a shroud that I just paid money for...
  19. J

    LBZ Fan Clutch

    Well, I just finished installing a new rear fan shroud and a 2886 clutch. I can see why the shrouds get discarded. Greatly reduced access to...everything going forward. It looks like I need to add ratcheting box end wrenches to my collection. Question, the rubber surround fingers. Should...
  20. J

    April '24 Chat --- Got Jokes?

    Your buddy should apply for a NC repaired/rebuilt title. It will involve submitting some paperwork, a small fee, and having a state inspector come look at it to make sure he's not vin swapping stolen cars and parts. In your case, if you do the work on the vehicle it will not impact the title.
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